Wishing You God's Blessings in 2021!

From Doug Bing, Washington Conference president

Dear Washington Conference family,

“How are you coping?” It was late summer, Covid-19 numbers were decreasing, and for the first time since mid-March our ministry directors gathered together in the same room (after every detail had been evaluated for this small assembly).

The ministry directors opened their hearts about how they were processing a year of altered plans, canceled events, interrupted dreams, doubts, discouragement, and personal losses. This was supposed to be a banner year of ministry with 2020 vision.

The team shared how they were coping through reading, eating (better or worse), exercising (better or worse), trying new hobbies, volunteering, investing in family time, participating in Bible study, and praying with prayer partners. It was a healthy time of connection before we resumed our weekly virtual meetings, praying our way through the ups-and-downs of this year, and trusting God to reveal the next steps.

When we are in the midst of life’s storms, we tend to be in survival mode. The old hymn reminds us to count our blessings and name them one by one, especially when life’s billows leave us discouraged, tempest tossed, and thinking all is lost.

In email exchanges in December, we started listing God’s blessings from this year. Before long, we collected 100 items of thanksgiving! God was truly on the move this year as we individually and collectively pivoted to new ways of doing ministry and moving the mission forward. Our team was truly amazed at God’s goodness! You may read through the list of blessings and watch a video message at http://bit.ly/2020blessings. It is worth reading, reflecting, and rejoicing about God’s acts!

Read the Full Letter!

Ministry Appointments & Holiday Hours

Washington Conference Office continues to be closed to the public during the pandemic. In-person and virtual visits with ministry leaders are available by appointment.

Holiday hours and vacation times will be happening soon for Christmas and New Year holidays. The office will be closed starting Thursday, December 24 and will reopen Monday, January 4.

Call 253-681-6008 or Email a Leader

At Your Service!

God was truly on the move this year as we individually and collectively pivoted to new ways of doing ministry and moving the mission forward.

Our team was truly amazed at God’s goodness! Watch this End of Year Review of God's blessings!

Watch Now!

100 Blessings in 2020

Our Washington Conference ministry team listed God's blessings in this year and we ended up with more than 100 entries!

We have had a year of learning new things and doing things differently. But we have also had a year where God’s word still went forward.

We have seen churches and schools pivot and learn new ways through technology to share the gospel. We have seen the church use tried and true ways to share the gospel through feeding the hungry and working one-on-one with people who are hurting.

It has been an intense year. But as we end this year, we end it with thankfulness for each of you and your ministry throughout this year. Thank you for being who God called you to be.

Scroll through God's Blessings!

In the Mail!

A special letter about God's blessings and with a gift of a sunset & offering bookmark should be arriving soon in your mailbox (for zip codes in the 980-985 range). A digital copy of the bookmark is also available for you to download and reference!

Download the Sunset & Offering Calendar

From EuGene Lewis

A Gift of Worship

Days of Celebration, the annual gathering of regional churches in western Washington to start the new year, is going virtual! This is everything but the food and the fellowship! The programs will be available on Washington Conference’s Facebook and YouTube channel on January 1-2.

Dr. Renee Mobley will begin the virtual gathering on January 1 from 7-8 pm with a discussion on race and Christianity. Jilma Jimenez will lead a Sabbath School session on January 2 from 10-11 am and Dr. Jason O’Rourke will be the featured speaker during the 11-12:15 pm worship time.

In the afternoon starting at 3 pm, Dr. Mobley will host a Q&A session on race, racisms and the church, Patricia Cheadle will introduce a new ministry for women, and alto Rachel Carr will present a New Years virtual concert.

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Year-End Donations

Planning to give a year-end donation? Your deadline is December 31. You may drop your donation in the mail (postmarked by December 31), drop an envelope in the offering plate on December 26, or give online through AdventistGiving.org.

Like giving to special projects? Consider a financial gift to an academy in our conference:

Give Online

Heroes of Racial Reconciliation

The fourth episode of Just Us podcast features heroes of racial reconciliation and justice. You may recognize a few names and you will likely learn some new names.

Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube!

Connect & Listen Now!

"Which churches are reopened?"

Washington Conference has TWO answers for you!

1) Browse an UPDATED list of churches to see who has indoor, outdoor, or virtual worship services. Links to church websites, Facebook Live and YouTube are now included.

2) Check weekly plans with your local or neighboring churches. Service plans are typically shared on the church's website, Facebook, or e-newsletter by Thursday or Friday each week.

List of Church Reopenings

#PromiseSquare

Ways to Connect

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